*Please note: We make our stuff sacs big enough to allow fairly easy stuffing rather than reducing the jacket to the tightest minimum.

Description

This K Series product has been created for one single reason, to take warmth-for-weight performance to the limit of what's possible. Unique 1000 down, super-light materials, and specific design features mean that the word Ultralight now applies to this wide range of gear that will take you to the Poles as well as on a Sahara Marathon. More on the K Series...

Our original Ultra Pullover won accolades as "the ultimate down jacket for ultralight backpacking". Unbelievably this K Series Ultra Pullover weighs less despite the addition of a water-resistant outer fabric. This is thanks to our unique 1000 down and the new ultralight 10X fabric inner.

Pared down design as for all the Ultra range, elastic at side-waist, Lycra cuffs, through front pocket with concealed security pocket, and drop-tail back.

TGO Magazine "Lightest in Test"

Backpacking Light "Highly Recommended"

Technical

Ultrashell (weight: 40gsm)

The lightest of PHD's coated materials. This ripstop nylon provides complete wind block and good water resistance at minimal weight. Ultrashell gives an excellent upgrade to performance with very little weight penalty. Order samples of this fabric & just pay the postage.

Ultralight 10X fabric (weight: 26 gsm)

10X, PHD's First 10 Denier Fabric. 9,000 metres of the yarn used to weave 10X weighs just 10g, that's about the same as a £1 coin! For all its thinness 10X is amazingly downproof and with reasonable care will go on giving you good service for years. Order samples of this fabric & just pay the postage.

1000 Fillpower Down

This rarest of all downs we reserve for the K Series. European goose down of unique quality. 1000 provides the highest warmth-for-weight performance possible from down. More on our down insulation.

Sizing

Standard clothing sizing chart

Weight shown is for medium (M) size.

The PHD Sizing Chart below is based on measurements without clothing, exactly the way you would buy a shirt, a sweater or a pair of trousers. A 42" (107cm) chest means that your bare chest uninflated measures 42". Inside Arm is measured from armpit to wrist-bone and Inside Leg from crutch to ankle bone. If you find that you fall between (or across) these sizings, please contact us and we will quote you for modifications needed. Modifications cannot be made to sale items, bargain box items or other products not offered at full price. And if you are supplying us with your measurements, it is always useful for us to know your height, even when you are only buying a jacket.

Size

Height

Chest

Waist

Inside arm

Inside leg

XS

155-163cm(5'1"–5'4")

86cm(34")

71cm(28")

46cm(18")

69cm(27")

S

164-170cm(5'5"–5'7")

91cm(36")

76cm(30")

48cm(19")

72cm(28.5")

M

171-178cm(5'7"–5'10")

99cm(39")

84cm(33")

51cm(20")

76cm(30")

L

179-186cm(5'10"–6'1")

107cm(42")

91cm(36")

53cm(21")

80cm(31.5")

XL

187-193cm(6'2"–6'4")

114cm(45")

99cm(39")

56cm(22")

84cm(33")

XXL

194-201cm(6'4"–6'7")

122cm(48")

107cm(42")

58cm(23")

88cm(34.5")

XXXL

202-209cm(6'8"–6'10")

130cm(51")

114cm(45")

61cm(24")

91cm(36")

N.B. PHD clothing is unisex and made in standard sizes S / M / L and XL, with XS available on Minimus, Sigma, Ultra, and Yukon jackets, vests and pullovers as standard, and on certain other items on request. XXL & XXXL are available for certain items on request, and so are simple modifications between sizes (e.g. Medium width combined with Large length). Please contact us for details.

Shell Suits: D-type suits will fit over down clothing of the same named size; F-type suits will only fit over thermals and fleece.

Reviews

"I used this as my warm layer on the John Muir Trail. I had a hood-less sleeping quilt, a PHD K series pullover without the hood and a separate sleeping bag hood. This combination was perfect for lightness, warmth and flexibility. The PHD pullover was fantastic since it was so light it was no hassle to carry. When I did need it, it proved to be extremely warm for its weight. Originally I bought a 'featherlight' jacket from a well recognised brand but the (fashionable) baffles were small and the net result was that the jacket just wasn't very warm since the down had no room to loft. I sold that jacket and contacted PHD who were really helpful. The weight is comparable to the trendy jacket but it is MUCH warmer. The loft on the jacket is excellent and the fabric is very bleed-proof for the weight. Every night I had to check my ultralight sleeping bag (not from PHD!) for down bleed but I stopped bothering with the PHD pullover – there just wasn’t any bleed."— Nick Freeman

The reviews below relate to the previous version of this pullover, which weighed the same but didn't have a proofed outer fabric

"Ultra's extremely low weight and bulk make it perfect for backpacking ... The combination of warmth ... weight and water resistance is wonderful." — Judy Armstrong, TGO Magazine ("Lightest in Test").

"If I were to list my specifications for the perfect ultralight down jacket, it would describe the PHD Ultra Down Pullover exactly ... One trip with this jacket is all it took to convince me that it is the ultimate down jacket for ultralight three-season backpacking in the mountains, winter backpacking in the desert, or cold (but not frigid) weather pursuits of any kind ... Based on its fit and exceptional loft and warmth for its weight, the PHD Ultra Down Pullover is my new favorite jacket."— Will Rietveld, Backpacking Light ("Highly Recommended"). Read full review.

"The uber light Ultra Down pullover is simply brilliantly designed, with astonishing attention to detail. It fits perfectly with very little wasted in the way of tensioners, cinch cords and elastic, an amazing feat. Surpisingly for something as light as this, it is tough and won't fall by the wayside when the weather and terrain hits you hard." — Richard H.

"I am delighted with it. It really is a ridiculously light bundle of warmth that packs down to nothing. I had considered buying the patagonia special edition down sweater, but I'm very pleased that I went for the Ultra instead. - I'm pretty sure it's going to spend most of its life in my rucksack - If I can manage to prise it from my wife's hands!"— Chris W.

"I loved it from the off. It's madly warm for its weight. It's become my insulating layer of choice." — Dave Hanlon.

"Thank you for the swift making and delivery of
my ultra down pullover. It is an absolutely beautiful coat, and I am
extremely grateful of the effort you have put in to get the coat
ready before I start my expedition at the end of this month. I can
assure you that this will not be my last purchase from you."
— Dan Morley.

"Absolutely Fantastic !!!!!!!!!!!"
— Ray Griffiths.

"It's a fantastic garment."
— Phyllida Poltock.

"Really delighted with the product to date."
— Mark Alexander.

"I recently bought an Ultra Pullover from you. I used it in the lakes before Xmas in conjunction with a pied elephant sleeping bag to bivvi out. Was really impressed as the weather turned out rather horrible and I got a fair bit of condensation in my bivvi bag. I thought the down would get wet quick but that didn't happen - so I stayed just warm enough. All in all pretty amazing from something so small and light - had just 2
layers underneath. So I've been really impressed and want to say thanks. I will be spreading the word about your products." — Brian Leite.

*Please note: We make our stuff sacs big enough to allow fairly easy stuffing rather than reducing the jacket to the tightest minimum.

Description

This K Series product has been created for one single reason, to take warmth-for-weight performance to the limit of what's possible. Unique 1000 down, super-light materials, and specific design features mean that the word Ultralight now applies to this wide range of gear that will take you to the Poles as well as on a Sahara Marathon. More on the K Series...

Our original Ultra Pullover won accolades as "the ultimate down jacket for ultralight backpacking". Unbelievably this K Series Ultra Pullover weighs less despite the addition of a water-resistant outer fabric. This is thanks to our unique 1000 down and the new ultralight 10X fabric inner.

Pared down design as for all the Ultra range, elastic at side-waist, Lycra cuffs, through front pocket with concealed security pocket, and drop-tail back.

TGO Magazine "Lightest in Test"

Backpacking Light "Highly Recommended"

Technical

Ultrashell (weight: 40gsm)

The lightest of PHD's coated materials. This ripstop nylon provides complete wind block and good water resistance at minimal weight. Ultrashell gives an excellent upgrade to performance with very little weight penalty. Order samples of this fabric & just pay the postage.

Ultralight 10X fabric (weight: 26 gsm)

10X, PHD's First 10 Denier Fabric. 9,000 metres of the yarn used to weave 10X weighs just 10g, that's about the same as a £1 coin! For all its thinness 10X is amazingly downproof and with reasonable care will go on giving you good service for years. Order samples of this fabric & just pay the postage.

1000 Fillpower Down

This rarest of all downs we reserve for the K Series. European goose down of unique quality. 1000 provides the highest warmth-for-weight performance possible from down. More on our down insulation.

Sizing

Standard clothing sizing chart

Weight shown is for medium (M) size.

The PHD Sizing Chart below is based on measurements without clothing, exactly the way you would buy a shirt, a sweater or a pair of trousers. A 42" (107cm) chest means that your bare chest uninflated measures 42". Inside Arm is measured from armpit to wrist-bone and Inside Leg from crutch to ankle bone. If you find that you fall between (or across) these sizings, please contact us and we will quote you for modifications needed. Modifications cannot be made to sale items, bargain box items or other products not offered at full price. And if you are supplying us with your measurements, it is always useful for us to know your height, even when you are only buying a jacket.

Size

Height

Chest

Waist

Inside arm

Inside leg

XS

155-163cm(5'1"–5'4")

86cm(34")

71cm(28")

46cm(18")

69cm(27")

S

164-170cm(5'5"–5'7")

91cm(36")

76cm(30")

48cm(19")

72cm(28.5")

M

171-178cm(5'7"–5'10")

99cm(39")

84cm(33")

51cm(20")

76cm(30")

L

179-186cm(5'10"–6'1")

107cm(42")

91cm(36")

53cm(21")

80cm(31.5")

XL

187-193cm(6'2"–6'4")

114cm(45")

99cm(39")

56cm(22")

84cm(33")

XXL

194-201cm(6'4"–6'7")

122cm(48")

107cm(42")

58cm(23")

88cm(34.5")

XXXL

202-209cm(6'8"–6'10")

130cm(51")

114cm(45")

61cm(24")

91cm(36")

N.B. PHD clothing is unisex and made in standard sizes S / M / L and XL, with XS available on Minimus, Sigma, Ultra, and Yukon jackets, vests and pullovers as standard, and on certain other items on request. XXL & XXXL are available for certain items on request, and so are simple modifications between sizes (e.g. Medium width combined with Large length). Please contact us for details.

Shell Suits: D-type suits will fit over down clothing of the same named size; F-type suits will only fit over thermals and fleece.

Reviews

"I used this as my warm layer on the John Muir Trail. I had a hood-less sleeping quilt, a PHD K series pullover without the hood and a separate sleeping bag hood. This combination was perfect for lightness, warmth and flexibility. The PHD pullover was fantastic since it was so light it was no hassle to carry. When I did need it, it proved to be extremely warm for its weight. Originally I bought a 'featherlight' jacket from a well recognised brand but the (fashionable) baffles were small and the net result was that the jacket just wasn't very warm since the down had no room to loft. I sold that jacket and contacted PHD who were really helpful. The weight is comparable to the trendy jacket but it is MUCH warmer. The loft on the jacket is excellent and the fabric is very bleed-proof for the weight. Every night I had to check my ultralight sleeping bag (not from PHD!) for down bleed but I stopped bothering with the PHD pullover – there just wasn’t any bleed."— Nick Freeman

The reviews below relate to the previous version of this pullover, which weighed the same but didn't have a proofed outer fabric

"Ultra's extremely low weight and bulk make it perfect for backpacking ... The combination of warmth ... weight and water resistance is wonderful." — Judy Armstrong, TGO Magazine ("Lightest in Test").

"If I were to list my specifications for the perfect ultralight down jacket, it would describe the PHD Ultra Down Pullover exactly ... One trip with this jacket is all it took to convince me that it is the ultimate down jacket for ultralight three-season backpacking in the mountains, winter backpacking in the desert, or cold (but not frigid) weather pursuits of any kind ... Based on its fit and exceptional loft and warmth for its weight, the PHD Ultra Down Pullover is my new favorite jacket."— Will Rietveld, Backpacking Light ("Highly Recommended"). Read full review.

"The uber light Ultra Down pullover is simply brilliantly designed, with astonishing attention to detail. It fits perfectly with very little wasted in the way of tensioners, cinch cords and elastic, an amazing feat. Surpisingly for something as light as this, it is tough and won't fall by the wayside when the weather and terrain hits you hard." — Richard H.

"I am delighted with it. It really is a ridiculously light bundle of warmth that packs down to nothing. I had considered buying the patagonia special edition down sweater, but I'm very pleased that I went for the Ultra instead. - I'm pretty sure it's going to spend most of its life in my rucksack - If I can manage to prise it from my wife's hands!"— Chris W.

"I loved it from the off. It's madly warm for its weight. It's become my insulating layer of choice." — Dave Hanlon.

"Thank you for the swift making and delivery of
my ultra down pullover. It is an absolutely beautiful coat, and I am
extremely grateful of the effort you have put in to get the coat
ready before I start my expedition at the end of this month. I can
assure you that this will not be my last purchase from you."
— Dan Morley.

"Absolutely Fantastic !!!!!!!!!!!"
— Ray Griffiths.

"It's a fantastic garment."
— Phyllida Poltock.

"Really delighted with the product to date."
— Mark Alexander.

"I recently bought an Ultra Pullover from you. I used it in the lakes before Xmas in conjunction with a pied elephant sleeping bag to bivvi out. Was really impressed as the weather turned out rather horrible and I got a fair bit of condensation in my bivvi bag. I thought the down would get wet quick but that didn't happen - so I stayed just warm enough. All in all pretty amazing from something so small and light - had just 2
layers underneath. So I've been really impressed and want to say thanks. I will be spreading the word about your products." — Brian Leite.